Fort Taber Historical Association to host Veterans Day program

NEW BEDFORD — Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association, Inc., is inviting veterans, their families and the public to attend the ninth annual Veterans Appreciation Day program at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum on today at 1 p.m.

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Posted Nov. 11, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Posted Nov. 11, 2012 at 12:01 AM

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NEW BEDFORD — Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Historical Association, Inc., is inviting veterans, their families and the public to attend the ninth annual Veterans Appreciation Day program at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum on today at 1 p.m.

According to a press release from the group, the annual service is dedicated to honoring America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of the American people.

This year's program will include an invocation and benediction by the Rev. Pamela J. Cole and an address by Mayor Jon Mitchell. The program's featured speaker is U.S. Army Captain Peter Clark, who will share his thoughts on what it means to be a veteran.

Floral tributes will be placed at the World War I, World War II and Vietnam memorials located within the park at the conclusion of the program.

In honor of Veterans Day, the museum will extend its hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At 11 a.m., weather permitting, the museum docents will raise the garrison flag above the museum to signify the cessation of hostilities ending World War I — at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918.

The program is free. Light refreshments will be served. The museum is located at 1000c South Rodney French Boulevard in New Bedford. For additional information, call the museum at 508-994-3938.